Apulia, Italy: On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the French Republic H.E. Emmanuel Macron held a significant bilateral meeting. The discussions marked the first high-level engagement between the two leaders since PM Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term. The meeting focused on…
Bhubaneswar: In a recent administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has appointed senior OAS officer Aditya Mohapatra as the private secretary to the Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik. The General Administration Department issued a notification confirming the appointment on Tuesday. The official notification stated, “Aditya Mohapatra, OAS (SAG), Ex-Additional Secretary to Ex-Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha, now…
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: In a major step towards bolstering maritime security and regional cooperation, the inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME), is set to commence from April 13 to 18, 2025. Named after the Sanskrit word for ‘Unity’, AIKEYME will bring together navies from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius,…
Bhubaneswar: The 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition witnessed outstanding performances from Reliance Foundation athletes, with numerous personal bests and podium finishes highlighting the event. Animesh Kujur, a 20-year-old sprinter from the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Center, delivered a stellar performance by achieving personal bests in both the 200m and 100m sprints. Kujur clocked…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance bilateral scientific collaboration, India and Italy on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research in emerging and transformative technologies. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Ms….
Chennai: Odisha showcased its prowess in hockey as both the girls’ and boys’ teams secured berths in the finals at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. In a spirited performance, Odisha’s girls’ team fell short against Madhya Pradesh, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat in the semi-final. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has established the 6th State Finance Commission, appointing a chairman and four members to steer its work, as per a notification issued by the Finance Department today. The commission has been formed under Article 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution of India, along with provisions outlined in the Odisha Finance Commission…
Dhaka: In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid widespread protests against her leadership. The resignation comes as a reaction to escalating unrest and large-scale demonstrations that have gripped the nation in recent weeks. Local media sources confirm that Hasina, accompanied by her sister, took…
Port Blair: In a boost to its operational capabilities, the Indian Navy inducted two 25-tonne Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, Bhishm and Bahubali, in a ceremony held at Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Shakti Vihar Port Blair (SVP), on November 28, 2024. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command, presided over the event, marking…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the festival of Holi, Bhubaneswar is bracing itself with tight security arrangements to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the festivities on March 26 (Tuesday). At least 15 platoons of police personnel are set to be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during the colourful celebrations….
